Delaware Locum Tenens Rates by Specialty
Delaware locum rates vary by specialty and setting. Gastroenterology currently has the highest listed urban median at $487/hr. The listed top marginal state income tax rate is 6.6%.
Delaware Locum Rates by Specialty
Median hourly rates in $/hr. Region: Northeast.
| Specialty | Urban Hospital — MedianUrban Median | Rural / Critical Access — MedianRural Median |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiology | $325/hr | $375/hr |
| Cardiology | $307/hr | $267/hr |
| Dermatology | $317/hr | $276/hr |
| Emergency Medicine | $251/hr | $272/hr |
| Family Medicine | $143/hr | $165/hr |
| Gastroenterology | $355/hr | $371/hr |
| General Surgery | $341/hr | $296/hr |
| Hematology-Oncology | $347/hr | $363/hr |
| Hospitalist | $176/hr | $203/hr |
| Internal Medicine | $146/hr | $165/hr |
| Neonatology | $198/hr | $236/hr |
| Neurology | $253/hr | $279/hr |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology | $287/hr | $324/hr |
| Orthopedic Surgery | $433/hr | $377/hr |
| Otolaryngology (ENT) | $349/hr | $366/hr |
| Pain Management | $343/hr | $358/hr |
| Pathology | $363/hr | $316/hr |
| Pediatrics | $156/hr | $172/hr |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | $184/hr | $192/hr |
| Psychiatry | $203/hr | $251/hr |
| Radiology | $412/hr | $358/hr |
| Urology | $332/hr | $347/hr |
Highest-Paying Specialties in Delaware
Urban median hourly rate
| Specialty | Urban Median |
|---|---|
| Gastroenterology | $487/hr |
| Orthopedic Surgery | $483/hr |
| Radiology | $408/hr |
| Hematology-Oncology | $395/hr |
| General Surgery | $385/hr |
Delaware Tax, Licensing, and Market Notes
State income tax: 6.6% top marginal rate.
Delaware is a small but economically active state with demand concentrated in the Wilmington and Dover areas. ChristianaCare is the dominant health system and a major employer of locum physicians for specialty and hospitalist coverage. Southern Sussex County is largely rural and has designated physician shortage areas, particularly for primary care. Rates are elevated relative to regional neighbors given Delaware's high per-capita income and the influence of the Philadelphia metro job market.
Licensing: Delaware participates in the IMLC. Qualifying physicians can use it to obtain a separate Delaware medical license through an expedited process.